Farm Bureau members want to take stock of the true impact tariffs are having on the agricultural industry. Director of Public Policy Andrew Vermeesch tells Brownfield much like Farm Bureau members recently came together to discuss milk marketing challenges, a resolution this year calls for more analysis of tariffs. “That calls for an ad hoc…… Continue Reading
Milk futures and cash dairy mixed Tuesday
December Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange down 11 at $15.76. January up a dime at $15.28. February 6 higher at $15.42. March through May futures 6 higher to 6 lower. Dry whey down $0.0025 at $0.73 Blocks down $0.0075 at $1.43 Barrels down $0.02 at $1.50 Butter up $0.0150 at $1.46…… Continue Reading
Researchers do data deep dive to study phosphorus losses
A university of Wisconsin team is looking at how certain farming practices help reduce phosphorus losses. Dr. Steven Hall says his team has been doing a deep dive on data from the state’s nutrient management plan software. “A team of us at UW have been really exhaustively using the SNAP+ nutrient management software to game…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 2, 2025
Mar. corn $4.50, up 5 centsJan. soybeans $11.24 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $311.60, down $3.00Jan soybean oil 52.68, up 32 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.41, up 6 centsFeb. live cattle $220.80, up $4.87Jan. feeder cattle $329.87, up $8.80Feb. lean hogs $80.17, down 12 centsJan. Class III milk closed at $15.33, up…… Continue Reading
Used machinery demand remains strong as December buying picks up
An auction specialist says December is a busy month for used machinery sales. “Now we’re in the busy farm retirement excess machinery market,” said Mark Stock, co-founder of Big Iron Auctions. Stock says used equipment is currently trending steady to higher. “The combine market reached its lows in June of this last year and they’ve…… Continue Reading
Agronomist says genetic diversity can help farmers manage growing risks in 2026
An agronomist says genetic diversity can help crop growers mitigate risk. Dave Hoy with LG Seeds tells Brownfield, “Some hybrids might be really good with diseases,” he said. “Other ones might be really good with drought stress or standability. Making sure you mix up that genetic diversity really helps get a consistent yield across the…… Continue Reading
Big opportunities to boost soybean demand in southeast Asia
The chair of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says farmers are looking for ways to grow demand in southeast Asia. Jana Fritz says Vietnam and Indonesia are two of the largest export opportunities for the U.S. “Tempeh has been a critical component of their diet, and now they’re turning it potentially even into baked goods by using tempeh…… Continue Reading
POET says ethanol markets key to strengthening ag economy
The world’s largest biofuel producer says creating more demand for ethanol could be the fastest way to improve the sluggish ag economy. Doug Berven with POET says it’s more sustainable than a financial assistance package. “Biofuels can pull agriculture out of an immediate ag crisis for free. We can either pay farmers a check…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney Reveals Her Surprising Christmas Ritual
Megan Moroney is bringing a splash of her family’s holiday spirit to the CMA Country Christmas special—who knew lobster could be a Christmas tradition? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Economist says recent soybean rally could help improve farmer profitability in 2026
An ag economist at Purdue University says the recent rally in soybean prices could help improve farmer profitability in 2026. Michael Langemeier tells Brownfield, “With the movement we’re seeing in prices right now, it’s at least $50 per acre,” he says. “Most of that is coming from soybeans, but it’s also coming from corn. What lifts the boat…… Continue Reading
